Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

Episode 44: On Thoroughbreds, Turning Passion into Business & Finding Words Inside a Writing Barn with Patrick Smithwick

Episode 44: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Thoroughbred trainer, writer, and teacher Patrick Smithwick. You'll learn ...
 
About Patrick's lifelong love affair with horses. At a very young age he began working with his father, the legendary steeplechase jockey, A.P. Smithwick, who became a trainer after retiring from riding. Smithwick then worked his way through school and college by exercising Thoroughbreds at major East Coast racetracks and riding steeplechase races at such venues as Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, and hunt meets such as the Maryland Hunt Club and the Grand National.
How Patrick turned his two biggest passions into two businesses - writing and training Thoroughbred steeplechase horses.
Insight into his writing rituals and routines including a verbal tour of his beloved writing barn situated on his farm in Monkton, Maryland.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.patricksmithwick.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 43: On Horses Healing Humans at an Alternative Prison Ranch & Vulnerability in Memoir with Ginger Gaffney

Episode 43: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet top-ranked horse trainer and author Ginger Gaffney. You'll learn ...
 
About her memoir Half Broke, where Ginger gives us a glimpse into her experience working with troubled horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico, a facility run entirely by the prisoners. 
Why she decided to work on the ranch even though the horses had developed dangerous behaviors and the residents were dealing with their own issues including trouble with the law and addictions.
Advice on writing a memoir including why it's important to bring vulnerability to the page and write the book with the pulse of fiction.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://gingergaffney.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 42: On Believing in Horses, Local Media & Telling Military-Related Stories with Valerie Ormond

Episode 42: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet  Veteran Writing Services, LLC and Believing in Horses book author Valerie Ormond. You'll learn ...
 
About Valerie's second career as a writer after a 25 year career as a naval intelligence officer. She now writes books and stories sharing lessons learned including Believing in Horses and Believing in Horses, too.
Why she founded Veteran Writing Services, LLC, to provide writing services to business clients and encourage other veterans to write their stories.
How she works with local media outlets and why she believes in the power of personal connections.
And MUCH more!
Website: http://believinginhorses.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 41: On Wanderlust, Riding Horses Around the Globe & Character Development with Amy Elizabeth

Episode 41: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet world traveler and equine author Amy Elizabeth. You'll learn ...
 
About Amy's wanderlust, her life of travel, and what it's like living as a writer abroad.
How she pursues her passion for horses by riding them around the globe.
Why she believes that an author has to get down to the heart of their characters to write a good story.
And MUCH more!
 
Website: http://gypsygiraffe.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request. 

Episode 40: On Mentors, Screenwriting & Just One YES with Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova

Episode 40: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Clip-Clop Chronicles Author Angelica Witherspoon-Cassanova. You'll learn ...
About the power of working with a mentor while writing your book.
What it's like being a part of the entertainment industry and Angelica's thoughts on the art of writing a screenplay. Psst ... It's what she does for a living!
How she believes you only need one YES to achieve your dreams in life.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.clipclopchronicles.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 39: On Jousting, Rebranding Book Covers & Kickstarter Funding with J.D. Harrison

Episode 39: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Gallant Hearts series author J.D. Harrison. You'll learn ...
About her experience squiring at championship tourney, long-term love affair with all things medieval and renaissance, and how she brings to life the unorthodox culture of jousters and their horses in her books.
Why she rebranded the book covers in her Gallant Hearts series and what the process looks like.
How she uses Kickstarter campaigns to fund her books.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://www.gallanthearts.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/pod... where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wis... and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 38: On Author Growth, Finding Your Voice & Publishing Possibilities with Mary Kit Caelsto

Episode 38: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet Women's Fiction and Fantasy Author Mary Kit Caelsto. You'll learn ...
How she helps fellow authors grow by mentoring them through the process of going from manuscript to publication.
Why it's healthy to break the mold, bring your unique point of view to your stories, and write what speaks to you, so readers can discover what speaks to them.
About her experience with both traditional and independent publishing and her advice on how to navigate different publishing possibilities.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://marykitcaelsto.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 37: On Creating the Best-Selling 20-Book Canterwood Crest Series w/ Jessica Burkhart

Episode 37: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Jessica Burkhart, the author of the best-selling 20-book Canterwood Crest series. You'll learn ...
 
How creative writing helped Jessica overcome a traumatic health situation and return to her love of horses.
About winning NaNoWriMo, signing with an agent, and being published by Simon & Schuster
What happened when Breyer created model horses to accompany her book series.
And MUCH more!
Website: http://www.jessicaburkhart.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 36: On Books To Screen, Pitching Your Story & Expanding Representation in Art with Elaine Sturgess

Episode 36: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
 
In this week's episode, you'll meet Author and BooksOffice Founder Elaine Sturgess. You'll learn ...
How developing a book trailer led to an interest in film and then the creation of BooksOffice, a platform for taking books to screen.
About BooksOffice and how the platform guides authors through the process of creating a movie deck for their books in order to pitch to production companies.
Her thoughts on expanding diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
And MUCH more!
Website: https://booksoffice.com/
 
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
 
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
 
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.

Episode 35: On Communications, Self Care & Horses Supporting Mental Health with LaTicia Jeffers

Episode 35: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!
In this week's episode, you'll meet LaTicia Jeffers Communications Director of Natural Freedom Wellness Center. You'll learn ...
How she communicates on behalf of Natural Freedom Wellness Center, behind the scenes of a Communications Director, and the way she uses those skills to get the word out about the Center's authors.
What it's like being an Equine Therapist who helps people have mental health breakthroughs and how to prevent burn out through self care.
How she prepares her authors to represent themselves at events and book signings.
And MUCH more!
Website: http://naturalfreedomohio.com/
Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast.html where you can read the episode show notes and find the links and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.
Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom.html and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.
If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page at https://www.carlykadecreative.com to fill out a request.